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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.07, 16,597.83 and 3,272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.07, 16,597.83 and 3,272.09 is: 4,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.07 : 16,597.83 = 3,272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.07/16,597.83 = 3,272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.07x = 16,597.83 × 3,272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.07x = 54,309,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309,510.58/11,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.08

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